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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Pretorium

· Pre·to·ri·um · IPA
01 n. The general's tent in a Roman camp; hence, a council of war, because held in the general's tent.
  1. 1.
    The general's tent in a Roman camp; hence, a council of war, because held in the general's tent.
  2. 2.
    The official residence of a governor of a province; hence, a place; a splendid country seat.